A father from Peterborough, Dan Harris, has tattooed the alphabet onto his arm so that he can communicate with his non-speaking, autistic son, Joshie. The pair campaign globally to provide support and a voice to autistic children, and are responsible for securing funding for 100 communication image boards to be placed around the city. Joshie… Continue reading Peterborough Dad gets tattoo to help autistic son communicate
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British prisoner among five to escape Portuguese jail
Five inmates including a British national have escaped from a high-security prison in Portugal. Mark Cameron Roscaleer broke out of Vale de Judeus jail along with two Portuguese men, an Argentinian, and a Georgian. These prisoners had scaled the wall with a ladder and had received “external help”, according to Reuters news agency. Portuguese police… Continue reading British prisoner among five to escape Portuguese jail
E-bike rage in Brent, the borough that's had enough – and how it might be solved
Brent Council has warned Lime that it could ban the company’s rental e-bikes from the borough if they do not resolve the obstacle created by the company’s poor parking. The council called for riders to park only in designated areas and proposed a raise in fines for those refusing to do so. Brent Council has… Continue reading E-bike rage in Brent, the borough that's had enough – and how it might be solved
Where will the UK bury nuclear waste for 100,000 years?
Nuclear waste is one of the most hazardous materials in the world, and the temporary home to the vast majority of the UK’s radioactive nuclear waste is Sellafield in Cumbria, which is also home to the world’s largest stockpile of plutonium. The nuclear waste is a highly radioactive product from the reactions that drive the… Continue reading Where will the UK bury nuclear waste for 100,000 years?
Jacqueline Wilson: 'Delighted to be viewed as a gay icon' after coming out
Jacqueline Wilson, the beloved British children’s author, has been surprised to find herself described as a “gay icon” after announcing her long-term relationship with a woman in 2020. At 78 years old, Wilson admits she can’t see herself “rampaging around with a rainbow flag,” but she is “touched” by the title. Wilson’s first novel for… Continue reading Jacqueline Wilson: 'Delighted to be viewed as a gay icon' after coming out
Covid inquiry: 'I grieve the person I was before the pandemic'
On Monday, the public inquiry into the pandemic will commence its 10-week inquiry, focusing on the effect on patients, healthcare workers, and the wider NHS. Since the emergence of the virus in 2020, Covid patients have been hospitalized in the UK for more than a million times, while countless others have had care for unrelated… Continue reading Covid inquiry: 'I grieve the person I was before the pandemic'
What is the Lampard mental health public inquiry?
The Lampard Inquiry, which is set to begin on September 9, will investigate the deaths of mental health patients in Essex between 2000 and 2023. The inquiry, which is the first of its kind, will not only focus on the incidents in Essex, but also assess mental healthcare practices across the NHS as a whole.… Continue reading What is the Lampard mental health public inquiry?
London restaurants hike up corkage fees in bid to boost profits
Restaurants in London are raising their corkage fees as they try to turn a profit, say industry experts. While the average fee for opening a bottle of still wine on site is around £12 to £15, some restaurants in London are increasing the fee to over £100 per bottle, depending on the market value of… Continue reading London restaurants hike up corkage fees in bid to boost profits
Early release of prisoners sparks fears over homelessness
Thousands of UK prisoners are being released early due to a new early release scheme implemented by the government to ease pressure on the prison service and free up jail space. While this might seem like good news, concerns have been raised over the possibility of released prisoners being unable to find suitable accommodation, leading… Continue reading Early release of prisoners sparks fears over homelessness
Newspaper headlines: 'Winter fuel anger' as 'scores of MPs could rebel'
The UK government is reportedly considering a new “social tariff” aimed at reducing energy bills for low-income households. The move follows criticism of plans to cut winter fuel payments, which will impact 10 million pensioners, with payments only available to those on low incomes who qualify for certain benefits. Labour says that its own analysis… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Winter fuel anger' as 'scores of MPs could rebel'